Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Thimphu with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Thimphu in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Thimphu with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 6°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Thimphu will be around 19°C, with nights close to 7°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 249 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 89% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Thimphu. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Thimphu in May |
London | ||
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Average Temperature |
18°C | 18°C | |
High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
Low Temp |
15°C | 15°C | |
Total Precipitation |
249 mm | 46 mm | |
Rainy Days |
28 days | 8 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Thimphu?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Thimphu. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Thimphu in May
With 29°C, Thimphu hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -6°C to a high of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Thimphu
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Thimphu, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Thimphu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Thimphu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 28 days of rain in Thimphu.
Daily UV Index in May in Thimphu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Thimphu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Thimphu Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Thimphu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Thimphu Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Thimphu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Thimphu
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Average Weather in Thimphu by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thimphu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.